Chamber chili cookoff cancelled
The Annual Chili Cookoff scheduled for Saturday, December 14 at Heritage Park in Atmore is cancelled due to lack of team participation. The Chamber plans on this event coming back next year.
GECA is ‘Wrapping Up Christmas’
And you don’t need a ticket! When Christmas is over, but you’re not quite ready to face the new year, consider “Wrapping Up Christmas.” December 29, Sunday afternoon, at 2 p.m., the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts presents “Wrapping Up Christmas,” with musical selections by local community theater actors. Admission is $5 at the door for all seats. Tickets not required. You’re asked to bring a non-perishable food item…
Obituaries, week of December 15, 2019
Donna Berry Hadley Ms. Donna Berry Hadley, age 71, of Bratt, Fla., passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at her home. She was born to the late Casey and LouAda Henderson Berry. She was a retired seamstress from Vanity Fair with over thirty-five years of service. A loving mother, hard worker, enjoyed helping others and had a big heart. She was preceded by her parents and soulmate, Douglas Hadley. Ms.…
GWCU donates to Pride of Atmore
Gulf Winds Credit Union presented a check for $25,000 to Pride of Atmore’s Save the Strand campaign Monday, December 9. The campaign is part of Pride’s revitalization of downtown Atmore. The check was presented by Gulf Winds personnel to members of Pride of Atmore. Shown are, from left, Emilee Waters, Tom Tschida, Myrna Monroe, Bub Gideons, Cindy Colville, Foster Kizer, Dale Johnson, Emily Dykes, LeeAnn Allen, and Frank Giammaria.
Robbery suspect arrested
The Atmore Police Department has made an arrest in connection to the armed robbery complaint at the Circle K, 901 West Nashville Avenue, Atmore, that occurred on December 7. Thomas D. McNeal, 25, from Atmore, was charged with robbery 1st degree. McNeal is currently in the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton.